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Mobile-Money Apps’ Security Flaws Exposed
Mobile-Money Apps’ Security Flaws Exposed
August 12, 2015  |  News

While the rise in mobile-money services in emerging markets is promising, due to the ability to bring financial services to those who otherwise may not...

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Small Business Confidence On The Mend
Small Business Confidence On The Mend
August 11, 2015  |  In Depth

U.S. small business confidence took a major hit recently, as the optimism levels of SME owners plummeted to a 15-month low of 94.1 in June,...

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Police Raid Hits Uber’s Hong Kong Office
Police Raid Hits Uber’s Hong Kong Office
August 11, 2015  |  News

Following a sting operation and the arrest of five drivers, an Uber office in Hong Kong was raided by police today (August 11), The Financial...

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Self-Checkout Gets A $1M Boost
Self-Checkout Gets A $1M Boost
August 11, 2015  |  News

Digital Retail Apps, the startup behind shopping and self-checkout solution SelfPay, announced yesterday (Aug. 10) it secured $1 million in funding.

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Spending Expectations Slow For US Consumers
Spending Expectations Slow For US Consumers
August 10, 2015  |  In Depth

Americans polled in the latest Survey of Consumer Expectations from the New York Federal Reserve Bank are not looking to splurge on much in the...

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China-Linked Hackers Allegedly Hit Travel Sector
China-Linked Hackers Allegedly Hit Travel Sector
August 10, 2015  |  News

Cyberattacks are hitting the nation’s air-travel system and sources close to the investigation of the attacks confirmed a group of Chinese hackers are the main...

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